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Behind the Scenes at NeoCon 2019

NeoCon 2019 is officially in the books. Between the educational sessions, speaker opportunities and company exhibits, there was plenty to take in and to be encouraged by in the commercial design industry this week. In just three days at the Chicago Merchandise Mart, it may not have been possible to experience everything, but just because…

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NeoCon 2019 is officially in the books. Between the educational sessions, speaker opportunities and company exhibits, there was plenty to take in and to be encouraged by in the commercial design industry this week.

In just three days at the Chicago Merchandise Mart, it may not have been possible to experience everything, but just because the show is over does not mean it is too late to catch up.

Author and thought leader Rex Miller captured this walk-through of one of the events larger exhibits, the Haworth showcase.

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